Walton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,557 students in Walton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Walton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Walton County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
41 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
264 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,752 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
3,557 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
24%
36%
# White Students
8,226 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
57%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
698 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
512
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,019
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,032
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,015
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,057
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,060
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,089
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,105
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,116
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,136
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,446
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,087
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
993
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
890
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,416 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Walton County School District?
Walton County School District manages 15 public schools serving 14,557 students.
What is the rank of Walton County School District?
Walton County School District is ranked #52 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County School District?
57% of Walton County School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walton County School District?
Walton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Walton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,416 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
